HCB Chapter 440 Brother, you lack martial ethics
Chapter 440 Brother, you lack martial ethics
As we all know, our Prince Zhao is fearless, but what he fears most is being forced to drink bitter medicine. In his opinion, since ginger soup is used to prevent and treat colds, how can it not be considered medicine?
"Second brother, it's already May. I'm just going for a swim in the lake. Why would I need to drink ginger soup? Besides, look at the smooth muscle lines on my arms. What does that mean? It means that I'm in great shape and very strong."
To avoid drinking the ginger soup, Yinzhuo was really going all out. Despite being over thirty years old, he and Yinreng chased each other around the tent several times. In the end, Yinti, who was watching the show from the sidelines, couldn't stand it anymore and went up to pull Yinzhuo, who was dodging back and forth, to stop the chase.
"Hey Sixth Brother, we're supposed to be grown men, it's just a bowl of ginger soup, why are you running around like that? Second Brother, bring me that ginger soup, I want to see if this bowl of ginger soup can kill you."
Compared to Yinreng's gentle persuasion, Yinti's methods were much simpler and more brutal. He didn't waste any words with Yinzuo, but instead kicked Yinzuo and pinned him to the chair. With one hand, he pried open Yinzuo's chin, and with the other, he poured ginger soup into Yinzuo's mouth. His decisive actions and calm expression made the faces of Yintang and the others watching on the sidelines turn serious.
"Cough...cough...cough...Big brother, you have no sportsmanship! Haven't you heard the saying, 'A gentleman uses words, not fists'? Well, you had a whole bowl of ginger soup, and you just pried open my mouth and poured it in! I choked, didn't you see? You wait, when I get back I'll go tell Father on you! Big brother, you've changed! Am I still your beloved little brother? You're not gentle with me at all..."
"You're accusing me? Fine, then before you see your father, I'll have to teach you a lesson." Upon hearing this, Yinti glanced at Yinzuo, who was coughing and gagging, and beckoned to Yintang, who was standing to the side, to take a bowl and fetch another bowl of ginger soup from outside.
"Big brother has changed, hasn't he? Fine, I'll show you just how terrifying he's become today. Here, obediently drink this bowl of ginger soup, or I'll force-feed you..."
Listen to what people are saying! Yinzhuo looked at the ginger soup that had been placed in front of him. Even though he was a million times unwilling, under Yinti's watchful gaze, he still obediently picked up the bowl and drank it.
As the saying goes, when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. You can't fight him, and you can't run away, so what can Yinzhuo do? Now, Yinzhuo is truly a dragon who has to coil up and a tiger who has to lie low. In short, to sum it up in one sentence, those who know when to yield are the heroes.
It has to be said that the tactic of making an example of someone is always effective, no matter the situation. With Yinzhuo as a cautionary tale, Yintang and Yinzhen dared not entertain any thoughts of resistance. They even thought their elder brother's words weren't wrong—it was just a bowl of ginger soup, after all. Drinking it wouldn't kill them, but if they didn't drink it, they would probably die…
Because he had been given two bowls of ginger soup, Yinzhuo looked rather listless until dinner. After eating, he went straight to his tent, lay down on the bed, and completely ignored everyone.
"Brother, it seems you've thoroughly offended Sixth Brother after drinking those two bowls of ginger soup. But this can't go on forever. Should we think of a way to appease him?"
Coaxing? Yinti wanted to coax him, but everything Yinzuo did today conveyed an unusual message: I'm very angry, and I can't be coaxed...
"How do I coax him? If I had a way, I wouldn't be sitting here. Xiao Jiu, aren't you business people always good at talking? How about this, tonight we two brothers switch places. You go and make your sixth brother happy, and it would be best if you could get him to not go to Khan's father to complain when he goes back."
It's true that business people can talk a good game, but brother, have you forgotten that I, your younger brother, rely on my birthright to succeed in business, not my silver tongue? Besides, even though it's dark, we're still awake, aren't we? How come we're already dreaming?
Yinzhi's refusal was entirely within Yinti's expectations. After all, everyone knew that besides his father, Yinzhi was most afraid of his brother Yinzuo. He would have to have the guts to provoke Yinzuo knowing he was angry.
Fortunately, Yinzhuo was quick to get up and quick to get over it. He had already forgotten about his little mood from the previous day when he woke up the next day. Because he had slept quite well the night before, he didn't have any morning grumpiness even though he was woken up early in the morning. He was even in a good mood when he saw Yinreng, who came to wake him up, and he raised his hand to greet him.
"Second brother, good morning! Is breakfast ready yet? I didn't eat much last night and I'm feeling a bit hungry... By the way, where's eldest brother? I haven't seen him..."
Seeing Yin Zuo raise his hand, Yinreng pulled him up from the bed, then turned around and went to the shelf to get clothes for Yin Zuo and handed them to him. After seeing that Yin Zuo was dressed properly, he smiled and replied.
"Big brother always gets up early. He's probably leading a group of people for morning exercises around here right now. If you're hungry, hurry up and wash up. I'll go outside and see if breakfast is ready. After you eat, rest for a while and then we'll head into the woods. I've already packed your bow and arrows and musket and hung them on your horse. See if there's anything else you need to bring and pack it too."
There's a saying that goes, "No matter where Chinese people go, they always have four words in mind: 'Since we're already here,'" and once those four words are uttered, the outcome of the matter is basically decided. Now, Yinti and his group obviously think the same way. Since they've come all this way to the forest, if they don't get something decent, then their trip will have been in vain.
After breakfast, some people stayed behind to guard the main camp. After Yinti, Yinreng and others had each gathered their men, they automatically divided into groups and led their men into the woods. You ask how these groups were divided? Well, let's say Yintang and Yin'an are inseparable, and the thirteenth and fourteenth are inseparable. How else could they be divided?
Yinzuo had no objection to being grouped with Yinti. After all, his elder brother's martial prowess was undeniable, making him a reliable asset in the mountains. Yinzuo knew his own limitations, so as soon as the group set off, he clung tightly to his elder brother's side, leaving Yintang, who was watching in a daze, completely bewildered.
"Sixth Brother, weren't you still angry with Big Brother yesterday? How come you're all calm now after just one night's sleep? May I ask, how did you come to your senses?"